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Activfond Panamá specializes in special foundation works, ground consolidation, and basement special works. It also undertakes activities for the construction of civil and industrial infrastructures, restoration of public and private monumental buildings, as well as all reinforcement-related works.
With a presence across the country, Activfond Panamá has been synonymous with quality guarantee for over 20 years; a leading international brand in the field of special foundations, capable of offering advanced solutions to the most complex problems in civil engineering.
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Quick Guide
Micropiles are small diameter structural elements with high load-bearing capacities. They can vary between 90 and 300 mm in diameter and are used in:
- New structures: In projects requiring foundations in close proximity to other structures, as they minimize vibrations and impacts on the surrounding environment during construction.
- Foundation repairs: When the load-bearing capacity of an existing structure needs to be increased, micropiles are a solution to reinforce the foundation.
- Soil reinforcement to increase its load-bearing capacity, especially in soils with low capacity.
- Limited spaces: Due to their small size and specialized equipment, micropiles can be installed in small spaces where conventional equipment cannot be used.
- Lower vibration: Micropiles generate less vibration than large diameter piles due to their smaller size.
- Secant walls: Micropiles are used in the construction of secant walls to stabilize unstable or soft soils and facilitate deep excavations.
- Slope stabilization: They are used to prevent landslides.
- Improving soil under uniform load (heavy storage platforms, embankments, docks, slabs) or under localized loads (building footings, bridge piers). In these cases, a load transfer platform is required, above the Jet-Grouting columns.
- The impermeable cut-off wall / the impermeable base for deep excavations can be formed with Jet-Grouting columns or using secant columns to create a continuous wall. This technique is particularly suited for construction and deep isolation of shafts, deeply impermeable bases, and deep excavations in urban areas near sensitive existing structures.
- Retaining walls with Secant Jet-Grouting columns designed as gravity walls or retaining walls. Steel reinforcement can be inserted into Jet-Grouting columns as needed (pipe, reinforcement bars, cages).
- Shoring (mitigation of settlement, excavation beneath existing buildings, excavation alongside existing structures).
- Pre-arch tunnel structures.
- Soil reinforcement where there are existing public utility lines and pierced structures.
- Projects with limited or tight space.
Shotcrete anchored screens are structures used to stabilize inclined land or deep excavations. They are applied through a shotcrete process, providing a strong and durable barrier.
They offer great resistance, fast installation, and excellent adaptability to difficult terrains. They are ideal for projects in areas with unstable soils or where immediate and effective structural reinforcement is required.
Tiebacks are structural elements subjected to tension, designed to transfer loads to deeper soil layers.
Anchors consist of an active part, the link length, and a passive part that transfers stresses from the anchor head placed in the anchor wall to the soil.
Anchors can be coupled by low pressure or high pressure, and based on their duration, they can be divided into temporary and permanent anchors.
The use of anchors provides solutions for:
- Compensating pressures in structures
- Slope stabilization
- As additional anchorage in foundations to absorb tensile or traction loads
- Anchors can be used in structures permanently
- Temporarily used as part of the construction process
- Improving the structural integrity of retaining walls
- Capable of resisting movement of the wall where they are installed
- Maintaining the wall/structure in position and preventing further deformation
- Preventing failures caused by soil pressure or erosion
Anchors can be placed vertically, horizontally, or at an angle, depending on the project’s requirements.
Anchors can be made of cables or rods, depending on the design and needs of the project.
Water drainage systems are designed to manage excess water in the soil, preventing accumulation that could affect the stability of the project. They are essential in construction projects on sites with high humidity or flood risk.
These drains improve soil stability, reduce water damage risks, and facilitate construction on complex terrains. They are especially useful in areas with high water tables, ensuring the durability and safety of the structure in the long term.
Grouting injection is a technique used to improve soil resistance and stability by injecting a mixture of water, cement, and additives into the ground. This technique is applied to consolidate weak or fragile soils.
It strengthens the ground, improves load-bearing capacity, and prevents subsidence or settlement. It is essential for construction projects on terrains with compression problems or those requiring stabilization to support heavy loads.
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